Review by yearlyreadings - First-Time Caller

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First-Time Caller by B.K. Borison

5.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I had never read B.K. Borison before this book but I had heard great things and let me tell you, she did not disappoint.

First-Time Caller is the story of Lucie and Aiden - two people who deserve more than they allow themselves to have (both for different reasons). One late night phone call into a radio station romance hotline and the rest is history. I was immediately engrossed with this book and did not want to put it down (so much so that it came with me on a work trip).

I adored Lucie because I resonated with her. A mom who loves their kid endlessly and struggles to prioritize their own happiness over others. It’s so easy to fall into the routine of “I come second” and Borison does a really great job of depicting that tight rope while also growing Lucie into someone who learns it’s okay to accept happiness for herself.

I loved Aiden. His character had depth and a backstory that pulled on your heartstrings - see what I did there? I found myself rooting for him even when he’d *open mouth, insert foot*

Not only did this book make me cry but it genuinely made me laugh. Like, in public. On an airplane. People looked at me funny - for real life. It played out in my mind like a movie and it was just so beautiful to watch these two characters fall in love.

I can’t wait to read literally everything else she’s written. Absolutely hooked.

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